Making Ways

As the executive director of Root Division, a San
Francisco-based visual arts nonprofit that connects creativity and
community through education, exhibitions, and studio space, fine
artist Michelle Mansour has dedicated much of her professional life
to helping artists thrive and cultivate their work. Her own
paintings...

Samantha Hahn started working nine-to-five for a magazine right
out of college, a job she thought she would love. But the office
grind didn’t suite her, so she quickly began plotting a
course that would one day lead her to a freelance commercial
art career as a fashion illustrator. Today, Samantha’s clients
include...

Gregg Schigiel decided he wanted to draw comic books when he was
in elementary school. Although most people don’t make such
important career decisions at that young an age, Gregg has doggedly
pursued his goal ever since those days spent drawing characters on
the chalkboard. Through a blend of his amazing talent, hard...

On this week’s episode of Making Ways, you’ll hear the
extraordinary, unexpected, and still unfolding path of freelance
design consultant Arianna Orland, whose career has taken her from
Friendster to Zynga to recent clients Twitter, NerdWallet, and
Mozilla. Arianna didn’t set out to live her life as a
designer,...

Josette Melchor operates best in a space loosely defined and
without labels, hence the name of the nonprofit she founded, Gray
Area Foundation for the Arts, which is dedicated to applying art
and technology to create social and civic impact. On this episode
of Making Ways, Josette talks about her...

About the Podcast

Your career path is rarely a straight line. Marketer and illustrator Rob Goodman talks to creatives of all walks about their unexpected paths to success. Whether you’re pursuing your dream job, seeking mentorship, or simply want to hear from people thriving in creative fields, Making Ways will inspire you as you blaze your own trail.